EC type approval of vehicles for waste management

The requirement for EC type approval in connection with CE marking applies if the manufacturer of a manually loaded refuse collection vehicle superstructure with a compression mechanism, as defined in Annex 4 of the Machinery Directive, has chosen not to fully comply with the harmonized standard.

SMP Svensk Maskinprovning is accredited by SWEDAC and, as a notified body, has conducted EC type approvals in this area for 25 years. We participate at the EU level in the work of interpreting and revising the harmonized standard for rear-loaded waste management vehicles, and therefore have extensive expertise in the field.

Since Northern European manufacturers are at the forefront in terms of ergonomics and new technical solutions, it is often difficult to fully comply with the harmonized technical standard at the EU level. In such cases, the assistance of a notified body is generally required. With us as your notified body, you minimize the risk of encountering problems related to the CE marking of your products, whether in Sweden or elsewhere in Europe. The Machinery Directive regulates the conditions for EC type approval under Article 2, points 3 and 4.

Deliveries

During an EC type approval, we assess whether the machine and the documentation describing the machine meet the requirements for CE marking. We visit you at a location of your choice and conduct an inspection of the machine.

Once the inspection of the machine and documentation is completed, a type approval report is prepared, indicating any deficiencies we have found. After all deficiencies have been addressed, you will receive a final report and an EC type approval certificate, indicating that the machine has been type-approved. You can then CE mark the machine and issue an EC declaration of conformity.

For information on how to engage us as a notified body and how we work with the certification process, please contact the designated person.